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France 24
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Yuka ROYER

With $220 billion price tag, Qatar hosts most expensive World Cup in history

BUSINESS DAILY © Nariman El-Mofty, AP

Qatar has spent more than $200 billion preparing for the World Cup by building roads, stadiums and hotels. Although much of the infrastructure spending has been part of a larger public investment project, this tournament will be the most expensive World Cup ever. Plus, in a surprise reshuffle, Disney's former CEO Bob Iger is returning to the helm, less than a year after retiring. 

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